Women with Overactive Bladder (OAB) Suffer More

In recent years, the National Association for Continence conducted nationwide research in which
we learned that women with symptoms of overactive bladder, or OAB, are 2-3
times more likely to experience multiple, other medical disorders and diseases
than women who don't have OAB. Specifically,
they are more likely than others to suffer from gastrointestinal problems,
hypertension, obesity, and arthritis. Not
surprisingly, these women are, on average, taking 5 - 6 prescription drugs for
their symptoms, compared to only 2 - 3 by others.

Managing multiple medications, with varying side effects, can
be troubling for many. In fact, such
circumstances often lead to errors and non-compliance, heightening risks of new
health problems and other undesirable events.
Studies show that people who stop taking a medication usually do so in
less than 90 days, many even before returning to a pharmacy for the first
refill of a prescription. This
frequently occurs before a return for a follow-up with the prescribing physician
or nurse practitioner.

Add This Infographic to Your Website or Blog With This Code:

To make matters worse, these women ages 40 - 65, whether
current or lapsed users of medications for OAB, are less likely to go for long
walks or exercise regularly. Understandably,
those with OAB are 2 - 3 times more likely than non-sufferers to experience
very often disturbed sleep, difficulties concentrating, tiredness, overeating,
and lack of self-esteem, according to responses.

Without a doubt, OAB can be part of a complicated web
of medical problems, all of which need to be discussed openly with your primary
care provider. Trying to second-guess
the doctor is not the answer. Nor can
one problem be managed in isolation.